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Judging Amy
1999·Show
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Good for family movie night · friends night · teens
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Judging Amy is an American television drama that was telecast from September 19, 1999, through May 3, 2005, on CBS-TV. This TV series starred Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly. Its main character is a judge who serves in a family court, and in addition to the family-related cases that she adjudicates, many episodes of the show focus on her own experiences as a divorced mother, and on the experiences of her mother, a social worker who works in the field of child welfare. This series was based on the life experiences of Brenneman's mother.
Legal Procedural DramaFamily Court FocusStrong Female LeadSocial RealismMother-Daughter DynamicsChild Welfare IssuesEmotional Character StudyCBS Network EraDivorce and Co-parenting
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Is Judging Amy okay for kids?
TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery
Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Can I half-watch Judging Amy?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.
Is Judging Amy plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.